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One More Productions is casting HAIRSPRAY!DIRECTED/MUSICALLY DIRECTED BY DAMIEN LORTON
PRODUCED BY NICOLE CASSESSO & DAN BAIRD
Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan Based on John Waters’ 1988 film Hairspray
AUDITIONS JANUARY 12TH & 13TH INVITED CALLBACKS JANUARY 14TH
PERFORMANCES FEBRUARY 19TH – MARCH 29TH
You Can’t Stop the Beat! Get ready for big hair, bigger dreams, and the biggest showstopper of the year as only One More Productions can deliver!
From the moment the curtain rises, you’ll be swept into the electrifying world of 1960s Baltimore, where dance floors are alive, the music is non-stop, and change is in the air as dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins, becoming an overnight celebrity. With her newfound influence, she advocates for racial integration on the television show and proves that perseverance and believing in yourself does make a difference.
Bold, vibrant, and bursting with heart-pounding choreography, powerhouse vocals, and feverish fun, Hairspray will have you dancing in your seat and cheering in the aisles.
All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at
The GEM Theatre - 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Doors open at 6:30pm. Auditions begin at 7:00pm. First come first seen. You must have a headshot or current photo with a resume. You must attend both the Vocal and Dance Call. No submissions at this time.
OPEN VOCAL CALL Monday, January 12th
Accompanist is provided. Be prepared to sing 16-32 measures. Provide sheet music in the proper key, cut to 16-32 measures and in a 3-ring binder. Please no songs from the show.
OPEN DANCE CALL Tuesday, January 13th
Be prepared to dance. Wear form fitting clothing that shows your body. Please be prepared with jazz shoes and character heels.
INVITED CALLBACKS Wednesday, January 14th
By invitation only. Doors will open at 7pm. Callbacks begin at 7:30pm.
Rehearsals begin January 20th and run Mondays – Thursdays 6pm to 11pm, Saturdays 10am – 6pm and some Sundays 12pm – 6pm.
Performances run February 19th – March 29th. Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. There are no shows on Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19. There are 2pm and 8pm shows on Saturdays 3/7, 3/14, 3/21.
There is a stipend of $700.00.
For questions or more information please email [email protected]
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
TRACY TURNBLAD: Female, 18-25, White, Vocal range top: G5 / Vocal range bottom: G3
The story's unsuspecting protagonist, she is large and in charge. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. Excellent singer, dancer and actor, but most importantly, a young lady who has wonderful stage presence and can easily capture the audience's hearts.
CORNY COLLINS: Male, 25-35, White, Vocal range top: A4 / Vocal range bottom: D3
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. He is good looking and smooth talking, a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Corny is a charmer with great energy and who is unafraid of being in the center spotlight.
EDNA TURNBLAD: Male, 30-50, White, Vocal range top: G5 / Vocal range bottom: F3
Tracy's big, blonde and loving mother who doesn't spend much time outside the house She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Edna should be a proficient singer and character actor. Often played by a male in drag.
PENNY PINGLETON: Female, 18-25, White, Vocal range top: G5 / Vocal range bottom: A3
Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. Great comedic instincts.
VELMA VON TUSSLE: Female, 30-50, White, Vocal range top: E5 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Amber's mother and the director of Corny Collin's show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. Glamorous, calculating, and power-hungry. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing.
AMBER VON TUSSLE: Female, 18-25, White, Vocal range top: F5 / Vocal range bottom: A3
Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. She is The Corny Collins Show favorite and is competitive with a bad attitude. Not the best dancer on the show but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. She always feels the need to be the center of attention.
LINK LARKIN: Male, 18-25, White, Vocal range top: A4 / Vocal range bottom: G3
The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. A triple threat with a lot of charisma and a sparkle in his eye. Strong singer and dancer.
SEAWEED J. STUBBS: Male, 18-25, Black, Vocal range top: E4 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Tracy's classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. He falls for Penny. Strong singer and dancer.
LITTLE INEZ: Female, 15-20, Black
Seaweed's little sister. She is small in stature but spunky, with a fierce spirit and fierce moves. Strong singer.
MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE: Female, 30-50, Black, Vocal range top: E5 / Vocal range bottom: F3
Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin's Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy, confident and commanding. Soulful singer.
WILBUR TURNBLAD: Male, 45-60, White, Vocal range top: A5 / Vocal range bottom: A3
Tracy's simple-minded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter despite the outside pressure. Devoted to his wife, Edna.
PRUDY PINGLETON: Female, 40-60, White, Vocal range top: B4 / Vocal range bottom: D4
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.
THE DYNAMITES: Female, 18-35, Black, Vocal range top: A5 / Vocal range bottom: E4
A dynamic musical trio, iconic of the Motown era and the 1960s. Think the Supremes. Need three young women who are singers and dancers who complement each other. They don't need to look alike, but a group that can be synchronous in their music and dance.
MR. PINKY: Male, 40-60
Mr. Pinky owns the ladies' clothing shop, Hefty Hideaway. He is always the first to give a compliment. Character actor.
ENSEMBLE: Male and Female, Black and White, 18-35
Includes featured dancers, protesters, students, parents, and TV performers. Strong ensemble energy is essential to this production. The ensemble will reflect the full spectrum of Baltimore’s community, with many opportunities for featured vocal and dance moments including Corny Collins' Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc.); Students; Hookers; Protestors
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